Mealie

Mealie is an open-source recipe management system built with Python and Vue that focuses on providing a comprehensive solution for recipe organization, meal planning and shopping list management with an emphasis on family use and automation.

Key Features

• Recipe Management:

  • Automated recipe imports from URLs
  • Recipe editor with rich text formatting
  • Recipe scaling and unit conversion
  • Recipe categorization and tagging
  • Multiple image support
  • Recipe sharing and printing
  • Nutrition information

• Meal Planning:

  • Weekly meal planner
  • Recipe scheduling
  • Shopping list generation
  • Calendar integration
  • Multi-user planning
  • Plan sharing

• Shopping Lists:

  • Automatic list generation from meal plans
  • Store section organization
  • Real-time sync
  • Multi-user collaboration
  • List history
  • Custom tags

• Additional Features:

  • REST API for integrations
  • Multi-language support (35+ languages)
  • User management and permissions
  • Data backup/restore
  • Docker deployment
  • Mobile-friendly interface

Who Should Use Mealie

Mealie is ideal for:

• Families wanting to organize recipes collaboratively
• Home cooks needing meal planning capabilities
• Users wanting automated recipe imports
• Developers needing recipe API access
• Anyone seeking a comprehensive recipe management solution

Installation Requirements

• Docker and Docker Compose
• 1GB RAM minimum
• Modern web browser
• Internet connection for imports